Secondary (metastatic) breast cancer

Support for secondary breast cancer

Secondary breast cancer occurs when breast cancer cells spread from the first (primary) cancer in the breast through the lymphatic or blood system to other parts of the body. Read more about diagnosis, treatments and living with secondary breast cancer, and find support for you.

Secondary breast cancer is not the same as breast cancer recurrence. If you are concerned about your breast cancer returning, you can find information and support here.

Support our Secondary: Not Second Rate campaign

We know that many people with secondary breast cancer receive care which is inferior to the care that is received by people with primary breast cancer. Together we can campaign for the care and support they need, when they need it.

From 1 April 2019 Breast Cancer Care will merge with Breast Cancer Now to form Breast Cancer Care and Breast Cancer Now a company limited by guarantee in England 9347608 and a charity registered in England and Wales 1160558, Scotland SC045584 and Isle of Man 1200, with registered office: Fifth Floor, Ibex House, 42-47 Minories, London EC3N 1DY.